Whats the difference between a diploma and an NVQ?

Whats the difference between getting a ged and getting a diploma?

• I been thinking about dropping out and getting my ged recently. Whats the difference of getting a Ged and getting a Diploma? Will I still be able to get a good job with a Ged? Is a ...show more

• Answer:

  First, I'd advise you to think hard on your decision to drop out. Its an important one you could ever make... I dropped out, and I got a GED. I didn't like High School all too much, it was kind of... boring I guess? But, what I had dropped out for, was a pretty stupid reason. Which is kind of why I regret it. But if I had the opportunity, I'd love to give high school another try. The thing is, when I dropped out, I thought I'd be able to take the GED test in 2 or 3 days after dropping out. But I was very VERY wrong!!!! I had to wait a good, 3-4 months before I could take the GED test Aug17th(this year). I didn't get my scores until September 15th. And I got my diploma 5 days ago. When you add it all up, its about 6-7 months of work it took for me to get my GED. It was a very long process, but I managed to pull through. So be aware, if you have not been out of high school for more than a year, then you will have to wait a full year before you can actually take the test, OR, wait for your High School class to graduate. --------------------------------------... A GED, or "Good Enough Diploma" is an equivalence of a High School Diploma. They are technically the same, but a High School Graduate still has a small upper-hand over someone with a GED diploma. The reason for this is, it makes employers feel that a GED holder could not go through with something like high school education in the long run. But that term has changed a lot over the years. GED holders can actually get most jobs and even more as opposed to a high school graduate. In fact, there are proven studies that show, GED holders do better in the education than most High School Graduates. As for college, with a GED you can enter most Junior Colleges (Community College). High School Graduates usually have an advantage to enter 4 year schools as opposed to a GED holder. But that doesn't mean a GED holder can't go any further. Most GED holders enter Community Colleges, and then transfer after they receive their associates. Overall, the GED isn't bad. Its just the same as a High School diploma. I don't recommend dropping out at all, and you should really reconsider it. But I am not in control of your decisions. But just make sure what you do, is the right thing.